Kevin Bethel meets with Jewish community in wake of rise of antisemitism cases nationwide
Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
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Bethel, Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, listened to resident's concerns and talked about resources to combat antisemitism.
The Philadelphia Police Department welcomed 48 new officers who are eager to serve the city with heart after Police Academy Class 401 graduated Friday.
Not a seat was open inside a conference room in the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia as the community showed their stance against gun violence in numbers on Thursday night.
Officers Cristian Rodriguez-Hecht and Sean Burgess applied tourniquets to students who were shot in Northeast Philadelphia last week.
Four separate shootings in Philadelphia this week have happened on or near SEPTA buses. The shootings have left three people dead and 12 others wounded, including 10 Philadelphia high school students.
Witnesses and community leaders described frustration and sadness after 8 Northeast High School students were shot in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday.
For the fourth time this week, a shooting happened in Philadelphia near or on a SEPTA bus. This time, eight Northeast High School students were wounded by gunfire.
"We are losing our children": Activists voiced frustration during a conversation about how gun violence is affecting young people in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot in the hand after a bullet ricocheted off his ballistics vest.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and DA Larry Krasner provided an update on Friday's police shooting that killed Alexander Spencer in Philadelphia.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Tuesday outlined her first 100 days to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Other city officials were also sworn into office Tuesday during Parker's inauguration.
Bethel said he chose to be sworn in at Russell Conwell Middle School to show his commitment to the Kensington community and the danger children face going to and from school.
Kevin Bethel was sworn in as the city's newest police commissioner at the Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington.
Bethel most recently served as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia
Pastor Carl Day and other activists battling gun violence want the new Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner to engage with community leaders and groups and develop neighborhood safety plans.
During her tenure as mayor, Cherelle Parker says her goal is to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.
Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe
Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city. He'll take over as the city's top cop in 2024.
Parker said Bethel will take over as Philadelphia's top cop in 2024.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The children of the man who invented the Slinky — and their mother, who made it a success — shared the story of the toy ahead of a celebration in Philadelphia.
Amateur cyclists participated in time trials on Saturday morning ahead of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic professional races on Sunday. The event, returning to the city after a 10-year hiatus, brings tens of thousands of people from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a beautiful weekend, but storms and hotter temperatures are coming. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, is wrapping up the August Quarterly, the country's oldest African American religious festival, this weekend. Meanwhile, a new museum exhibit honors the community's history and resilience.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful weekend in the Philadelphia region.